Distracted driving penalties aim to deter dangerous behaviors, such as texting while driving, to improve road safety. Proponents argue that it deters dangerous behavior, improves road safety, and reduces accidents caused by distractions. Opponents argue that penalties alone may not be effective and enforcement can be challenging.
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Response rates from 14.8k America voters.
69% Yes |
31% No |
69% Yes |
31% No |
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Unique answers from America voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@9N5WBYD10mos10MO
Yes, but part of the issue is that mass adoption touchscreens in cars requires greater attention than analog consoles and should be addressed first.
@9P9DXRG9mos9MO
Yes, but 'penalties' is too vague considering they vary from state to state.
@9P82WP29mos9MO
Public awareness campaigns are more effective than the negligible deterrent effect of increased punishments for civil offenses and misdemeanors in nearly every case.
@9TW63B66mos6MO
Depends on how many offenses the individual has. I believe that they deserve a second chance, but after that, yes, increase the penalties.
@9SXRDP26mos6MO
Yes, but only by increased penalties for injuries and property damage in crashes caused by distracted driving, not by new laws.
@9TTJ3646mos6MO
To address the issue of distracted driving the government should invest in public transit - less drivers = less car fatales
@9MPYFLR10mos10MO
No, but it should provide tax breaks for buyers of cars with technology that allows drivers to interface with their smartphones via the entertainment system instead of holding their phones in their hands
@B3SK2JQ3 days3D
If they are on their phone and purposely being distracted yes, if they are distracted from a kid or something else in the back having an emergency then no.
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